Bar Council of Karnataka 2026 - How to Enrol, Eligibility, Registration, Fees, Contact Details

Validity of Enrolling With Bar Council of Karnataka for AIBE

The Bar Council of India (BCI) specifies that the AIBE is a post-enrolment exam. This means any candidate who wants to practise law in Karnataka needs to fill out the Bar Council of Karnataka registration form and enrol with it before appearing for AIBE. The provisional enrolment is valid for two years on an undertaking by the candidate that they will clear the exam within two years from the date of enrolment.

The BCI further states that the time period of two years is valid only for practising law. However, the candidate can continue to take the AIBE exam as many times as they require after the provisional enrolment. This means the candidate can appear for the AIBE exam not just for two years but for any number of times till he or she clears the exam. However, the date of reckoning seniority would be considered from the date of the provisional enrolment.

Bar Council of Karnataka Eligibility Criteria

To enrol as an advocate, a candidate must have completed either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year LLB programme. As per the Bar Council of Karnataka eligibility criteria stated in the BCI rules 1999-2000, the authorities further state the following:

• An applicant who was in service is required to submit a Study Certificate from the law college, if he/she has been admitted to the LLB degree after 1998.

• An applicant who is older than 40 years at the time of Enrolment is required to submit an affidavit on Rs. 20/-e- stamp paper in the prescribed format

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How to Complete Bar Council of Karnataka Enrolment Registration?

In order to complete the Bar Council of Karnataka enrolment, candidates can apply online on the official website. The authorities also accept offline applications. However, before doing so, candidates must make sure they go through all the instructions and fulfil the Bar Council of Karnataka eligibility conditions.

Steps to complete Bar Council of Karnataka Registration

• Visit the official website: ksbc.org.in

• Click on the online enrolment link

• Register by entering basic details such as mobile number and email ID to obtain login credentials.

• Log in and fill in the required details in the form.

• Enter enrolment fee payment details

• Upload the prescribed documents.

• Submit the online application

• Download and save the application for future reference

In case of an offline application, the candidates must download the Bar Council of Karnataka Enrolment form. They must then fill out the details and submit the application form in person at the office along with the required documents and application fee. The application must be submitted on or before Thursday of the week.

Documents Required For Bar Council of Karnataka Enrolment Registration

• 3-year LLB/5-year LLB degree certificate

• Marksheets of 3 or 5 years LL.B. degree in chronological order.

• Passport size photograph

• Signature

• Proof of Date of Birth: SSLC Marks Card/ Cumulative Record.

• P.U.C./ Diploma/ JOC / 12th Standard Marks Card

• 3 Years Basic Degree Certificates & Marks Cards chronologically.

• Caste Certificate of SC / ST Candidate, if applicable.

• Aadhar Card / Passport / Voters ID Card as ID and address proof

• Application fee receipt

• Proof of Retirement and Relieving Order, if the candidate was in service.

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Requirements for Uploaded Documents

Given below are the requirements about the photograph, signature and certificates

Bar Council of Karnataka Fees

To successfully enrol in the State Bar Council of Karnataka, a candidate must pay the prescribed Karnataka Bar Council enrolment fees. The table given below provides the fee details of the Karnataka Bar Council enrolment fees.

Bar Council of Karnataka Enrolment Fees

What after the Bar Council of Karnataka Registration?

Upon successful submission of the application, the candidates would be notified about the date and time of appearing before the enrolment committee for an interview and oath-taking ceremony.

Candidates would be required to appear before the enrolment committee either in person or through the Zoom platform. The candidate must be in full uniform when appearing before the committee.

Prescribed Dress Code When appearing before the Enrolment Committee

For Advocates other than Lady Advocates:

• A black buttoned-up coat/ achkan/ chapkan/ black sherwani and white bands with an advocate's gown,

• A black open breast coat, white collar, stiff or soft, and white bands, along with an advocate's gowns.

• Long trousers (white, black, striped or grey) or dhoti.

Lady advocates:

• Black coloured full or half-sleeve jacket or blouse in addition to a white collar, stiff or soft, and white bands with advocate's gowns.

• Sarees or long skirts (white, black or any mellow colour without any print or design) or flares (white, black or black-striped or grey)

It must be noted that the wearing of an advocate's gown is optional except when appearing in the Supreme Court or in a High Court. Also, in court other than the Supreme Court, High Court, District Court, Sessions Court or City Civil Court, a black tie may be worn instead of bands

Rules to be followed during online Enrolment Procedure

• The candidate must maintain decorum while appearing online for enrolment till the end of the oath ceremony.

• The video and audio must be switched on before entering an online interview. After the interview, the candidate must exit from the screen.

• Again, the candidate needs to log in for the enrolment and oath-taking ceremony at the given timings. At this time, the audio and video must be switched on, and the face must be properly visible.

• Candidates must be in proper uniform and must not be seen otherwise on the screen or adjusting the uniform in any way.

• Candidates should not appear on the screen while eating, driving or doing other work or without a coat and band.

• Candidates should not be accompanied by any other person and must appear alone on the screen.

• If any of the above rules are not followed, the candidate’s enrolment will not be done, and the candidate will be suspended.

After the successful completion of the enrolment procedure and ceremony, the Bar Council of Karnataka will send the enrolment certificate and ID card by post.

Bar Council of Karnataka Advocate List

The Bar Council of Karnataka's Advocate List helps uphold legal integrity by ensuring only qualified advocates can practise and offering a trusted way to verify their credentials.

List of Advocates from the KSBC

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